This year’s Songwriters Hall of Fame lineup is unveiled: 2026.

Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, Alanis Morissette, Christopher Stewart, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of Kiss are inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Solemn ceremony will be held on June 11 in New York.

In 2026, Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, Alanis Morissette, Christopher “Tricky” Stewart, as well as Kiss founders Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley joined the ranks of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. A gala concert honoring the winners will be held on June 11 in New York. This year’s selection of experts highlights the significant influence of artists on various musical styles – from current pop and alternative rock to iconic glam rock. This is reported by AP UNN.

Details Taylor Swift is recognized for her contribution to the formation of modern trends in pop music. Members of the group Kiss received a place in the Hall of Fame for creating glam rock hits “Rock and Roll All Nite” and “I Love It Loud” after the end of their long career. The legendary soft-rock artist Kenny Loggins, known for the song “Footloose”, and Alanis Morissette, the author of iconic alternative rock albums of the 90s, also made the list.

Particular attention is paid to authors who work in the shadows. Christopher Stewart gained recognition for creating the hits “Umbrella” for Rihanna and “Single Ladies” for Beyoncé. The category of creators-non-performers included the duo of Terry Britten and Graham Lyle, who wrote Tina Turner’s song “What’s Love Got To Do With It”.

In addition, Walter Afanasyev, the co-author of Mariah Carey’s New Year’s hit, who was not selected the previous year, was included in the Hall of Fame this year.

The role of songwriters in the music industry The chairman of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Nile Rodgers, emphasized the importance of the creators of lyrics and melodies to the entire industry. “The music industry is built on the incredible talent of songwriters who create memorable compositions. Without their skill, there would be no recorded music, no live performances, no loyal fans. It all starts with the song and its writer,” Rogers emphasized.

Founded in 1969, the organization continues to recognize artists whose first commercial release occurred at least 20 years ago. The new honorees will join legends such as Elton John, Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel. According to Hall of Fame officials, the Class of 2026 demonstrates the unity and continuity of musical traditions across genres.